The Eagles perform at the SMG-managed Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 8. (Photo by Jim Hill)
The History of the Eagles Live in Concert continues to draw crowds around the U.S., most recently grossing more than $1.3 million at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 8. The Live Nation-promoted date brought more than 10,750 attendees at a top ticket price of about $150. Ticket prices for the band's Aug. 27 date at Rose Quarter in Portland, Ore., reached nearly $190, contributing to a gross $500,000 larger than the Michigan date, having drawn about 2,500 more attendees. Next, the Eagles head to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., Oct. 1, before three dates in California, Oct. 3 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Oct. 4 at Viejas Arena in San Diego and Oct. 9 at Save Mart Center in Fresno. The band will then stop for one night in Las Vegas and two dates in Texas before heading to Australia for nine shows in 2015.
Latin artists have brought in big numbers this week. Luis Miguel played four shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Sept. 12-15, with tickets ranging $95-$275. The concerts, promoted by Concerts West, AEG Live, and Caesars Entertainment, grossed more than $2.4 million. Marco Antonio Solis' Aug. 31 performance at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., grossed nearly $600,000. Later this week, Solis continues his tour with two dates at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Sept. 26-27, before heading to Portoviejo, Ecuador, for an Oct. 3 date at Reales Tamarindos Stadium. If Nokia Theatre L.A. Live's previous Latin events are any indication, Solis could draw some high numbers. The venue made Hot Tickets three times this week, twice with Latin shows. Roberto Carlos brought more than 6,000 fans to Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Sept. 13 for a concert that grossed nearly $450,000. Previously, Banda MS drew a crowd of more than 4,700, Aug. 30. Both events were promoted by AEG Live.
HOT TICKETS is a weekly summary of the top acts and ticket sales as reported to VT PULSE. Following are the top 20 concerts and events, the top 5 in each seating capacity category, which took place between Aug. 26-Sept. 23.
15,001 or More Seats | 10,001-15,000 Seats | 5,001-10,000 Seats | 5,000 or Fewer Seats |
1) Robbie Williams 2) Katy Perry 3) Andrea Bocelli 4) Eagles 5) Elton John | 1) Kanye West 2) Eagles 3) Elton John 4) 2015 Miss America Pageant 5) Ed Sheeran | 1) Marco Antonio Solis 2) Yanni 3) Roberto Carlos 4) Gipsy Kings 5) Banda MS | 1) Luis Miguel 2) Dirty Dancing 3) Jason Mraz 4) Diana Ross 5) Olivia Newton-John |
| The Weekly Hot Tickets chart is compiled by Daniel Gray. To submit reports, e-mail HotTickets@venuestoday.com or fax to (714) 378-0040. | |||